Social support and perceived understanding in the brother relationship |
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| Authors: | Theodore A Avtgis Matthew M Martin Kelly A Rocca |
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| Institution: | 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Speech, Communication Sciences, &2. Theatre , St. John's University , Jamaica, NY, 11439;3. Associate Professor in the Communication Studies Department , West Virginia University , Morgantown, WV, 26506 |
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| Abstract: | Social support is an important factor in peoples' physical and psychological well‐being. Pierce, Sarason, & Sarason (1991) identified three social support styles: relationship support, relationship conflict, and interpersonal depth. This study was interested in the relationship between these three styles with perceived understanding in the brother‐brother relationship. Ninety‐six sets of brothers completed a questionnaire reporting on the styles they use with their brothers and their feelings of being understood. Results showed overall positive relationships between the styles of relationship support and interpersonal depth with perceived understanding. The style of relationship conflict was negatively related to perceived understanding. Additionally, brothers reported using similar support styles with one another. |
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